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An adventurer's delight, Nepal offers
a plethora of outdoor activities, from paragliding near the mountains
to waiting for the Royal Bengal tiger in Chitwan's wild. Adventure tourism
in Nepal dates back to the early attempts to ascend world's highest peak
Mt. Everest fifty years ago. The 50th anniversary of the first ascent
of Everest was celebrated recently amidst great fanfare and extravaganza.
Renowned mountain summiteers Sir Edmund Hillary, Ms. Junko Tabei, Mr.
Reinhold Messner, Mr. Appa Sherpa, Mr. Jamling Norgay Sherpa took part
in the celebrations.
Trekking and mountain climbing are still the most popular sport among
visitors. Rafting on white water mountain streams across the typical cross
section of Nepal's geography is equally popular. Jungle safari in the
Terai is preferred by visitors interested to see Nepal's rare varieties
of animals and birds. Nepal also offers bungy jumping above the wild waters
of River Bhote Koshi. Canyoning to explore the rugged and out-of -reach
landscapes is another option at the site. Aerial activities include taking
off in micro-light aircrafts or hot-air balloons for a good view of the
mountains. Mountain flights offer the closest possible spectacle of Mt.
Everest and other peaks. The close encounter with the tallest mountains
of the earth often draws awe-stricken silence from onlookers
MOUNTAINEERING IN NEPAL |
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Since ancient times, people have viewed mountain peaks as towering objects
of myth, spiritual inspiration, and romantic beauty. Early peoples made
ascents only to hunt game, to rescue lost or strayed animals, or to gain
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MOUNTAIN BIKING IN NEPAL |
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Nepal
's tremendously diverse terrain and its many track and trail create an
ideal venue for mountain biking. Biking offers an environmentally sound
way of exploring the country. It is possible to go biking the entire length
of Nepal. |
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TREKKING IN NEPAL |
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Trekking is another word for walking. However, the word trekking has become
more well known for the kind of walking which takes you along trails winding
up, down, over and around mountains. Nepal offers excellent trekking options
to visitors. |
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JUNGLE SAFARI IN NEPAL |
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Nepal is rich
in wild life.The tropical jungles of the Terai preservesome of the best
wildlife habitat in Asia . Out of the total geographical area of Nepal
16% is occupied by national parks, wildlife reserves and conservation
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RAFTING IN NEPAL |
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Nepal
is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world for white water rafting
and kayaking. A trip to Nepal is deemed incomplete without cruising down
the gushing rivers. Nepal offers a series of the world's outstanding river
journeys. |
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BUNGEE JUMPING IN NEPAL |
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Bungee
jumping is leaping from a fixed location such as a crane, platform, bridge,
or cliff and breaking the fall with a bungee cords—an elastic-type rope—that
is attached to the ankles. Jumps take place from heights of 25 to 200
m (80 to 650 ft). |
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PARAGLIDING IN NEPAL |
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Paragliding in Nepal gives an opportunity for aerial view of the Himalayas
. Pokhara, the beautiful lakeside town at the foot of the Annapurna Mountains
offers paragliding to see the Mahabharat range. |
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WILDLIFE
PARKS IN NEPAL |
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Royal Chitwan National Park was established in 1973. It occupies an area
of 932 sq. kms. It is the oldest National park in Nepal . It is situated
in the sub-tropical inner Terai lowlands of South-Central Nepal . |
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